September Spruce Up
September is a season of transition. The summer heat begins to soften, evenings invite you back outdoors, and your yard is ready for a little extra attention. At Robert Thomas Landscape Environments, we see this month as one of the best opportunities to make meaningful updates that will carry you through fall and set the stage for a thriving spring.
Here are three ways to enhance your landscape this September:
1. Upgrade Outdoor Living Spaces
Cooler evenings make fall the perfect time to enjoy and invest in outdoor living. Whether you’re adding a fire pit for cozy nights, expanding your patio, or creating a pergola-covered gathering space, September is a great time for construction projects.
Even small enhancements—like seasonal container arrangements, updated cushions in warmer tones, or new pathway lighting—can make your outdoor spaces feel refreshed and welcoming.
2. Refresh with Cool-Season Plantings
Summer annuals may be fading, but your landscape doesn’t have to lose its vibrancy. September is the perfect time to introduce cool-season favorites like mums, pansies, asters, and ornamental kale. Their rich colors echo the season and bring fresh energy to your yard.
It’s also one of the best months to plant trees and shrubs. Warm soil and cooler air temperatures help new roots establish without the stress of summer heat. By next spring, these additions will already feel at home in your landscape.
3. Prep Your Lawn and Beds for Next Year
September is critical for lawn health. Aerating, overseeding, and fertilizing now will help your grass recover from summer stress and build strong roots before winter. This effort pays off with a thicker, greener lawn next year.
It’s also an ideal time to mulch beds and divide perennials. A fresh layer of mulch tidies up the landscape and insulates roots, while dividing plants like hostas or daylilies ensures healthier blooms and gives you extras to expand or share.
Make the Most of September with RTLE
At Robert Thomas Landscape Environments, we believe every season offers a chance to elevate your outdoor spaces. By refreshing your plantings, upgrading outdoor living areas, and preparing your lawn and beds, you’ll enjoy your landscape now—and set the foundation for beauty and function in the year ahead.